How Did Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport Achieve Record Profit?

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Key Takeaways
- Kempegowda International Airport achieved record profits.
- Opened in May 2008, it serves as a key airport in Bengaluru.
- The airport has received multiple global awards for sustainability.
- It became the first in Asia to achieve Level 5 Accreditation in carbon management.
- Recognized for its safety management practices.
Bengaluru, May 17 (NationPress) The Kempegowda International Airport has achieved a remarkable record profit for the first time since its establishment, as noted in a statement from the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) on Saturday.
Opened in May 2008 to alleviate the congestion at the HAL Airport, this commercial airport serves the city and is named after its founder, Kempe Gowda.
The announcement came following a board meeting held by the Bangalore International Airport Authority on Friday, which was led by Shalini Rajneesh, Chief Secretary to the Government of Karnataka and Chairperson of BIAL.
This meeting represented a significant achievement as the Kempe Gowda International Airport in Bengaluru reported a groundbreaking profit, showcasing a strong financial recovery and highlighting the airport's strategic advancements, sustainability efforts, and operational superiority.
In addition to its impressive financial results, Bengaluru Airport has received various esteemed global accolades in 2025, reinforcing its status as a leader in sustainable and safe airport operations globally.
The airport is committed to fostering a secure, future-ready, and sustainability-focused aviation environment. Acknowledged by international organizations for its dedication to environmental stewardship and excellence in management, the airport has garnered multiple awards from Airports Council International (ACI), the global benchmark for airport standards.
Significantly, BLR Airport became the first airport in Asia to earn Level 5 Accreditation through ACI’s Airport Carbon Accreditation program, effective May 5, 2024. This honor was officially announced during the ACI Asia-Pacific and Middle East Regional Assembly in New Delhi. This recognition celebrates an impressive 95.6% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions, achieving net-zero status seven years ahead of its 2030 goal.
In environmental recognition, the airport received the Silver Award in the ACI Green Airports Recognition 2025 under the 'Sustainable Energy at Airports' category for the 15–38 million passenger range. This is the fourth consecutive year that Bengaluru Airport has been acknowledged for its leadership in sustainability.
Previously, the airport secured the ACI Green Airport Platinum Award for Carbon Management (2022) and Plastics Circularity (2023). Additionally, it was honored with the Gold Award at the inaugural ACI Asia-Pacific and Middle East Safety Recognition Award 2025.
This award recognized the airport's paper titled 'Beyond Compliance', which highlighted BIAL's proactive and innovative safety strategies, resulting in measurable improvements and setting a benchmark for a safety-oriented airport culture in the region.